2017 Seniors pick their COLLEGES

Congratulations to this special group of seniors on making their commitments to throw at the college level next year. Madison Throws Club is proud of  all they have accomplished in their first 3 years in high school, excited they have 1 more year to push the envelope, and happy that they will have the opportunity to compete in college.   Countless hours of training, determination, and dedication, have led to this...from everyone at MTC - CONGRATULATIONS!

Throw Big, Throw Far,
Coach Frontier

ERIN DUNNING - Ashwaubenon High School
Erin will be attending the University of Minnesota to throw for Coach Peter Miller and compete in the BIG TEN Conference.  Erin won the 2016 WIAA D1 Girls State Shot Put crown as a junior after a runner-up finish as a sophomore. Her P.R. of 46' 9.5" in the Shot Put is the 7th best throw in Wisconsin State history.  She saw big improvements in the Discus as a junior finishing the season with a P.R. of 143' 7" and finished 4th at State.  Good luck future Gopher!

RHYS ENDERLE, Madison West High School
Rhys will be attending Bucknell University.  Rhys swept the Madison City Outdoor Shot put and Discus titles as a junior. His 49'11" shot P.R. and 145' 3" discus P.R. are huge improvements, yet are just a hint of what he is capable of in the future.  Best of luck Rhys as you join the Bison of Bucknell.

KELSEY JUDGE, Baraboo High School
Kelsey will be attending Winona State University.  Kelsey finished her junior year with a 6th place finish in the D1 discus at the WIAA State Meet and a P.R. of 132'4".  She has thrown 38'1" in the shot put as well.  Good Luck Kelsey as you join Coach Mike Turgeon's D2 womens powerhouse throws squad!

TESS KEYZERS, Little Chute High School
Tess will be attending the University of Minnesota along with Erin Dunning.  Tess won the WIAA State D2 Girls Shot Put title both her sophomore and junior year.  Doing it grand fashion in 2016 with a P.R. of 47'3" shattering the D2 record by over 2 feet.  Her shot put P.R. is the 6th best throw in Wisconsin state history. Good luck future Gopher!

JOSIE SCHAEFER, Baraboo High School
Josie will be attending the University of Wisconsin to throw for Coach Dave Astrauskas.  Josie followed up successful frosh and soph seasons in the discus by winning the 2016 WIAA State D1 Discus title. She closed out the summer with a 3rd Place finish at the USATF Junior Championships where she had the best discus throw in Wisconsin state history 176'3". With a senior season to go Josie potentially could move the all-time mark even higher!  Josie had breakout year in the shot put switching from glide to rotational, she moved her P.R. out 7 feet to 45'8" winning the WTFA State Indoor meet. Best of luck in Badger Red!

CONNOR WECKERLY, Sycamore High School (Il.)
Connor will be attending the University of Mississippi to throw from legendary Coach John Smith.  Connor's P.R.s of 49'10" and 162' 9" from junior year  at Baraboo High School are just the tip of the iceberg. Connor's work this off-season portent big things for his senior season at his new high school.  Good luck at Ole Miss.


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Compete at the USATF Wisconsin State Indoor meet

Carthage College will host the 2014 USATF Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships on Sunday, February 16, 2014.  Athletes can compete in any track and field event, for the throws the Shot Put and/or Weight Toss are offered.  Field Events begin at 11am.
Compete in your age group.
age 11-12
age 13-14
age 15-16
age 17-18
Cost of the meet is $11 + $6 per event.

You must be a USATF member to compete in USATF meets however, sign up to be a USATF member as a MADISON THROWS CLUB member and receive a discount on your 2014 Summer MTC registration. When you sign up to be a USATF member ($20) simply enter the Madison Throws Club code 20-0350 in the box provided.

MTC Throwers push P.R.s in Summer Meets

Congratulations to Chloe Eckstein, Reedsville H.S., finished 1st in her age group at the Badger State Games in Wausau, Wisconsin. Chloe, who just finished her sophomore year, P.R.d in the DISCUS with at throw of 111'5". Keep up the good work Chloe!

Samantha Noennig, Hartford H.S., competed at the USATF Youth National Championships last weekend and had some strong marks.  Sam, who just finished her freshman year, P.R.d in the DISCUS with a throw of 144'4" to take 3rd in the 16 and under division.  She also finished 4th in the Hammer, and 16th in the Shot Put.  Amazing work SAM, competing in a National level meet, and competing well!

Chloe Eckstein

Samantha Noennig 3rd Place Discus - 144'4"